What are these tripods?

[aghauler]

A friend inherited a couple of these and doesn't know what they are for, one looks German or Swiss?

Any ideas? PITFIGHTER these are the photos I mentioned, they just came in.











4 others just came in:

[smle-man]

Sure looks like an MG3 tripod to me. The numbers on the data plate are NATO stock numbers and show that the assembly and telescopic sight were established in 1969

https://www.nsncenter.com/NSN/1240-12-145-7097

The other data plate may be for a Yugoslav MG53

[freonr22]

You used to be able to get an adapter for a 1919

[pitfighter]

There are guys who study these in detail, but very quickly:

First is a post-war-style M53 - or MG42 series tripod German.

Second is a slightly older/rougher post-war-style M53 - or Mg42 series tripod.

The third is a wartime-style Lafette tripod, also for an MG42 or M53 series MG - the pictured one could be a wartime German one or a postwar Yugoslavian, there are ways to tell quickly with an examination.

The post-war version is a lot more pleasant to carry around

[aghauler]

There are guys who study these in detail, but very quickly:

First is a post-war-style M53 - or MG42 series tripod German.

Second is a slightly older/rougher post-war-style M53 - or Mg42 series tripod.

The third is a wartime-style Lafette tripod, also for an MG42 or M53 series MG - the pictured one could be a wartime German one or a postwar Yugoslavian, there are ways to tell quickly with an examination.

The post-war version is a lot more pleasant to carry around

Yeah I bet!!!

The bottom 3 photos must be a Yugo as the plate shown isn't German.
There are two of the top one pictured and one of the bottom one in the photos.
The top ones look to have some type of sighting device, like a periscope in a recessed compartment?

[kurac]

Those are trench tripods, the label not in german has a title that translates to "shooting over your unit" I would assume that one was used by Croatian forces in WWII, post war Yugo equipment was mostly written in Cyrillic.

[aghauler]

Those are trench tripods, the label not in german has a title that translates to "shooting over your unit" I would assume that one was used by Croatian forces in WWII, post war Yugo equipment was mostly written in Cyrillic.

Thanks !

Any idea where to go to get a value? I believe she'd like to sell them.

[quadmx301]

I’m interested in one of the Yugo tripods. PM if interested in selling. Thanks.

[kurac]

Thanks !

Any idea where to go to get a value? I believe she'd like to sell them.

Sarco is out of stock but they had the "Lafette" version listed for $595, without the sight, so maybe $300-$600 depending on condition.

[pitfighter]

The optics for the post-war are common enough, and usually stowed in the compartment - they would be $350 - $500 depending on condition.
You'd use them in conjunction with the tripod T&E setting to set a field of fire, then, if ambushed in bad-light, etc., you can use the pre-set field of fire to suppress and assault.

The Yugoslavian "WW2-style" (the bloody heavy one) is popular with re-enactors as it is almost identical to the German MG42 Lafette - the Yugo's often contained German factory parts, and codes or proof stamps.
If it's German it's $600 +
If it's 100% Yugo it's $400 +

Here is a GREAT site on post war Lafette mounts - http://www.bergflak.com/lafette/recon.html

The Yugo Lafette's were quite pricey in the US, but then a whole bunch turned up on line last year. I paid $1000 for my Yugo before the influx, lol.

Definitely check yours over to look for German three letter factory codes, or tiny proof mark eagles - it will affect the value for a collector - even though it has been refurbished for the Yugo army.
Hard core MG guys will strip and restore these with correct color-paint, shoulder straps and leather pad covers, you can even replace the range-finder info. for a German reproduction plate.
The coffin case on the inside leg is for a spare bolt.

As a note, wartime optics for the MG42 LAfette are often called the MGZ and finding an original would be quite a special find - http://forums.gunboards.com/showthre...e-lenses-brush

I have the Yugo WW2 style mount, dressed as a WW2 mount - I absolutely love it - it's worked on a dozen films, and always manages to cause a blood-blister, or a bruise, but it's basically unbreakable.

Post the tripods on Gunboards-classifieds when you need to sell - ton of Re-enactors and class-3 go there to shop. Your only issue will be the mail cost of sending them.

Good luck!

[aghauler]

The optics for the post-war are common enough, and usually stowed in the compartment - they would be $350 - $500 depending on condition.
You'd use them in conjunction with the tripod T&E setting to set a field of fire, then, if ambushed in bad-light, etc., you can use the pre-set field of fire to suppress and assault.

The Yugoslavian "WW2-style" (the bloody heavy one) is popular with re-enactors as it is almost identical to the German MG42 Lafette - the Yugo's often contained German factory parts, and codes or proof stamps.
If it's German it's $600 +
If it's 100% Yugo it's $400 +

Here is a GREAT site on post war Lafette mounts - http://www.bergflak.com/lafette/recon.html

The Yugo Lafette's were quite pricey in the US, but then a whole bunch turned up on line last year. I paid $1000 for my Yugo before the influx, lol.

Definitely check yours over to look for German three letter factory codes, or tiny proof mark eagles - it will affect the value for a collector - even though it has been refurbished for the Yugo army.
Hard core MG guys will strip and restore these with correct color-paint, shoulder straps and leather pad covers, you can even replace the range-finder info. for a German reproduction plate.
The coffin case on the inside leg is for a spare bolt.

As a note, wartime optics for the MG42 LAfette are often called the MGZ and finding an original would be quite a special find - http://forums.gunboards.com/showthre...e-lenses-brush

I have the Yugo WW2 style mount, dressed as a WW2 mount - I absolutely love it - it's worked on a dozen films, and always manages to cause a blood-blister, or a bruise, but it's basically unbreakable.

Post the tripods on Gunboards-classifieds when you need to sell - ton of Re-enactors and class-3 go there to shop. Your only issue will be the mail cost of sending them.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for this info (I knew I came to the right place!), I will pass it along. Unfortunately these are in CA I'm in NM so can't get an up close and personal look at them. But will try to instruct my friend on what to look for!

[aghauler]

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